Ed Ward

Rock Historian Ed Ward introduces us to jug band music, popular in the 1920s and 30s.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his retrospective of The Clash

Rock historian Ed Ward begins his two-part series on the British punk band, “The Clash.”

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the pioneering Bluegrass group of the 1950s Reno & Smiley and the Tennessee Cutups.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the New Orleans Rock and Roll band, Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the record label Gee which recorded of the New York vocal group sound of the 1950s.

Rock historian Ed Ward with part two of his look at Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. There's a new anthology of their work, "Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band" (Warner archives/Rhino).

Rock historian Ed Ward takes a look at the early years of the band that was alternative 30 years ago, "Captain Beefhart and His Magic Band."

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the career of versatile Texas rock n' roller Doug Sahm, including the night in 1952 when he performed while sitting on the lap of Hank Williams, and his escapades as the leader of The Sir Douglas Quintet, a group of southerners who tried to convince the public they were British. (Rebroadcast of 2/23/88)

Rock historian Ed Ward on Sam Phillips and Sun Records.